Roccolo Grassi La Broia Recioto di Soave 2015

Roccolo Grassi La Broia Recioto di Soave 2015

Golden nectar in the glass, ripe pineapple and
marmalade fruit combined with butterscotch. A
delicious and layered dessert wine.

Producer Note
Roccolo Grassi was established in 1996 by Bruno Sartori and his two children
Francesca and Marco. Based in Veneto, they produce wines of unique character
and strong personality, which are expressive of their origins. Winemaker Marco
Sartori is one of hottest talents in the region. His philosophy is very simple; yields in the
vineyard are significantly reduced to obtain a fabulous fruit concentration. The 14
hectares of vines are farmed sustainably and minimal intervention takes place in the
winery. The result is a collection of world class wines distinguished by their pure
elegance.

Vineyard
The grapes are grown in the south-east facing La Broia vineyard, which comprises
two hectares of vines situated at an altitude of 100 metres above sea level. The
Guyot trained vines are planted to a density of 7,000 vines per hectare and yield
between 1.2 and 1.5 kg per plant. The alluvial soils are very rich in limestone.

Winemaking
The super ripe Garganega grapes were picked during the third week of September
and dried naturally for five to six months in a humidity and heat controlled area of
the winery. The "raisins" were then pressed and very slowly fermented at 15 to 16°C in
French 225 litre oak barrels over a period of 60 to 90 days. The wine was matured for
18 months in French oak barrels, of which 20% were new and 80% second passage,
before a further 24 months bottle ageing.

Tasting Note
A dessert wine of incredible intensity and depth. Golden nectar in the glass, with
delicious ripe pineapple and marmalade fruit, and a vibrant acidity beautifully
balancing the sweetness.

Grape
Garganega 100%